How many syllables in “combats”?
syllables in "combats"
Word details
Syllables
2
com · bats
Letters
7
c · o · m · b · a · t · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “combats”
The word “combats” contains 2 syllables, divided as com · bats. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "combats" have?
"combats" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "combats" into syllables?
"combats" is divided into syllables as: com · bats.
What is the Scrabble score for "combats"?
The Scrabble score for "combats" is 13 points.
Using “combats” in writing
Two-syllable words like "combats" (com · bats) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “combats” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “combats”
The letters in “combats” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tombacs.